Talent Acquisition Specialist

Post Date

Jun 25, 2025

Location

Des Plaines,
Illinois

ZIP/Postal Code

60018
US
Aug 30, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Recruiting / Staffing

Req #

CHI-791295

Pay Rate

$25 - $31 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

The Talent Acquisition (TA) Sourcing Specialist will support the Talent Acquisition team in all aspects of sourcing and talent pipeline development. This position will focus on sourcing strong and diverse talent for open positions in the field, corporate, both exempt and non-exempt.



Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:



Assist the recruitment team with sourcing high-volume roles and/or corporate roles by leveraging LinkedIn, Indeed resume database and other creative sourcing methods.

Develop extensive pipeline candidate pools to fill current and potential needs, this includes but is not limited to:

o Review resumes with demonstrated experience and thorough understanding of position requirements and business needs.

o Sourcing passive candidates through networking, cold calling, and complex internet searches and research and sourcing active candidates from on-line databases, contact lists, internal databases, and employee referrals.

Successfully utilize applicant tracking system to elevate and maximize the hiring process.

Maintain sourcing databases to ensure all data is captured, updated, and reported properly.

Assist with creating recruitment strategies so that we can reach and identify top talent for hard to fill/niche roles.

Build and nurture a pipeline of talent for future needs and identified skill gaps across the organization.

Convert talent leads to applicants within the applicant tracking system.

Network and actively promote our brand through creation and utilization of recruitment branding materials.

Participate in establishing an employer of choice reputation for the company, both internally and externally.

Work collaboratively with the TA team and communication department to maintain consistency of branding, and communication.

Research, implement and maintain leading edge and creative sourcing tools and resources that improve candidate relationship development.

Build knowledge of competitor institutions and use market data and internal productivity metrics to inform sourcing strategy and recruitment methodologies.

Experienced in passive candidate identification, familiar with technology/tools necessary for resume mining and posting for talent attraction.

Other projects or duties as assigned



We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form. The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here.

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Required Skills & Experience

High School Degree/GED 0-1+ year of related experience in Talent Acquisition and/or talent developing/sourcing.

Experience working in a fast paced, metrics driven environment.

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Experience with sourcing tools and methodologies such as Applicant Tracking System (ATS), LinkedIn, Resume Databases (Indeed, Job Boards), Social Media and Branding.

Strong knowledge of industry and technology trends, compensation and benefits.

This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.